Obituaries
Advertiser Staff
MARGARET CARDOZA ADRIAN, 96, of Waipunalei, Hawai'i, died June 7, 2007. Born in 'O'okala. Retired rancher and former secretary for Hawai'i County Economic Opportunity Council. Survived by son, John Jr.; daughters, Marian De Luz, Eleanor Garcia, Elaine Powers and Elizabeth Bolner; 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Papa'aloa. Hawai'i; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
MELCHOR "MEL" CADAVONA AGAG JR., 68, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Honolulu, died June 4, 2007. Born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A retired secretary to the dean at the College of Agriculture, University of Hawai'i-Hilo. Survived by wife, Leticia "Letti" "Letty"; daughter, Lei Joy; son, Jeremy; sister, Louise De Guzman. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Protestant Church, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
DENNIS DALE AKI, 52, of Kahului, Maui, died June 10, 2007. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Computer specialist; member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary Ma'alaea Flotilla 12. Survived by father, Charles; sister, Gloria Calloway; one niece. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; refreshments to follow. Casual attire.
PATRICIO DARADAR ANDRES, 70, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 29, 2007. Born in Pudtol, Apayao, the Philippines. Retired papaya packer for Hawaii Tropical Products. Survived by wife, Rhea; daughters, Estrelita Mades, Luzdallia Espino and Rosemarie Recapinte; stepdaughters, Aracelli Camangag and Melba Acedo; sons, Rolando, Rogelio and Robert; stepson, Ricardo Suero; sister, Primitiva Romingquet; brother, Florentino; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; service 10 a.m.; burial at Alae Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.
CLAIRE BRANCO BOTELHO, 84, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died June 12, 2007. Born in Laupahoehoe. Retired from the food service department at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Survived by husband, Winfred; son, Reynold; daughter, Priscilla Andres; brothers, Edwin Castillo and Ralph Branco; sisters, Agnes Bello and Leona Corpuz; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honoka'a; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow in the church cemetery; luncheon at the parish hall. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
STEPHEN "KIWINI" BRIGHT, 62, of Kailua, died June 6, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Mechanic and employee of Big City Diner, Kailua. Survived by wife, Barbara; sons, Stephen Joseph Keololani Bright and Chris Aveiro; daughter, Annelise August Alohilani Bright; mother, Daisy Sherwood; brothers, Kevin Bright, Byran and Philip Sherwood; stepbrothers, Andrew Sherwood and Guy Kane; sisters, Sharon Noenoe Kauweloa, Stephanie Pinky Hina and Querina Tranilla; three grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. Friday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery Committal Shelter. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
REYN RIKIO CHEU, 11, of Mililani Mauka, died June 5, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Attended Ala Wai Preschool, Mililani Mauka Elementary School and Mililani Middle School; member of the Leeward AYSO VIP Dolphins Soccer Team and the Aza Gushikawa Doshi Kai. Survived by parents, Melvin and Laurie; brother, Ryan; grandparents, Yoshiko Cheu, Shizuo and Alice Tokuda; great-grandparents, Sunaho Kaneshiro and Mitsuko Tokuda. Visitation 2 p.m. Saturday at 'Iolani School, St. Alban's Chapel; service 3 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
VALENTINE YUM QUON CHUN, 75, of Mountain View, Calif., died May 4, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A budget officer, writer, analyst, teacher and entrepreneur. Survived by children, Kristin, Marc, Keith, Jon and Shan; two grandchildren; brothers, Charles and Randall; sister, Jennie Wong; mother, Yet An Pang Chun. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. June 30 at Star of the Sea Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial at Manoa Chinese Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.
LESLIE M.M. DAGUIO-FIGUEROA, 36, of Honolulu, died June 5, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Jonathan; daughters, Kimberly Daguio-Graham, Kelliann Chock-Daguio and Katelynn Chock-Daguio; stepsons, Jonathan Jr. and Nathan; grandchildren. Service 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Ali'i Beach. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
ELIZABETH KALEHUA ROBERTSON DONLIN, 79, of Honolulu, died June 6, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Harold Robertson and Harris Ah Loo-Donlin; brother, Duke Watson Jr.; granddaughter, Alverna. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha Attire.
MAKALI'I POMAIKA'I FRANK-KEALOHA, infant son of Kelly Kealoha and Kina Frank, of Honolulu, died May 29, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sister, Pomaika'i Frank; grandparents, Sheila Kealoha, John and Naomi Frank. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
IRENE VALERA GAOIRAN, 69, of Honolulu, died May 16, 2007. Born in Suyo, Santa Maria, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by brothers, Alfredo and Florencio "Larry." Visitation 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Kalihi; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
LAURIE LORENCIA GAPUSAN, 65, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died May 4, 2007. Born in South Hilo. Hospitality Room Service employee for Hilton Waikoloa. Survived by brothers, Dennis, Delfin, Ernest and Benjamin; sisters, Gloria Aquino, Barbara Ragaza, Norma Akana and Carmen Young Gapusan. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Papa'i-kou, Hawai'i; service 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes at Hakalau shoreside (Old Hakalau Mill). Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
Margaret Joy Haig, 59, of Oakland, Calif., died June 13, 2007. A former Ph.D. academic administrator at Honolulu Community College and University of Hawai'i-Hilo. Survived by husband, John; son, Ken; daughter, Kaya. Celebration of life 4 p.m. July 7 at the Hawaii Yacht Club at the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. No flowers. Donations to the Hawaii Youth Sailing Association, 1599 Ala Moana, Honolulu, HI 96814.
RAYMOND "RAY" E. HARWELL, 68, of Kailua, died June 13, 2007. Born in Exter, Calif. A retired truck driver. Survived by wife, Ae Soon "Vicky"; sons Wesley and Steve Zick and Jonathan Lee; four grandchildren; mother and younger brother. Private family service. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary
DARRELL "RICKY" RICARDO THOMAS KALUHIOKALANI, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died May 16, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A musician and paipo-boarder. Survived by father, Ronald Pebley; son, Darrell; brothers, Andre and Greg Thomas, Nobel and Buttons Kaluhiokalani; sister, Kehau Jardine. Service 8 a.m. Saturday at "Waikiki Walls." Loose flowers and lei welcome. Beach attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo.
JOSEPH HOMER KUGLER, 68, of North Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Kahuku, died June 1, 2007. Born in Ohio. Retired U.S. Army officer; worked with the Family Housing Department at Fort Shafter. Survived by daughters, Lorry Arnold, Ginger Schnoebelen, Melanie Holt and JoLynn Petitti; son, Joseph Jr.; nine grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:45 a.m.; burial to follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire.
DONA EDITH KAIU, 92, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died June 10, 2007. Born in Minnesota. Retired spot welder at an aerospace company. Survived by companion, William Kolo; daughter, Charlona Suzuki; brother, William Evans; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Kalapaki Beach Park; service noon. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
SHERIDAN "SONNY" KEKINOMAKANI HINAU, 80, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, formerly of Lahaina, Maui, died June 6, 2007. Born in Lahaina. A heavy-equipment operator retired from Pioneer Mill and Ige Construction. Survived by wife, Betsy Jhun; daughters, Sheri-An Tam Ho and Ingrid Stowers; sons, Neal and Scott; brothers, Edward, Norbert, Abner and Alvin; sister, Grace Tihada; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
BEATRICE ELIZABETH KAGIHARA, 78, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 13, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Elizabeth; cousins. Visitation 9:15 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
MADELINE LEILANI KAI, 65, of Wai'anae, died May 21, 2007. Born in Hana, Maui. Survived by sons, Joel Kai Jr., Kaimana Hashimoto and Jerry Duane Palimo'o; daughters, McShane Kai, Nani Kai-Kukahiwa, Alohilani Kai-Lemafa and Iolani Glass; mother, The Rev. Emmaline Agpalo; brothers, Estanislao and James Opiana and Lloyd Agpalo; sisters, Ululani Glass, Lang Wiltshire and Janet Sardinah; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nanaikapono Protestant Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
SUTE "SUE" KAKUGAWA, 99, of Honolulu, died June 6, 2007. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Jean Nakashima and Doris Wakida; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; combined Buddhist funeral and seven-day service 6 p.m.; reception to follow. Inurnment 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
CHRISTIAN "CHRIS" KANKAI-NEN, 66, of Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i, died June 12, 2007. Born in Lohia, Finland. Retired building contractor. Survived by wife, Barbara; daughter, Mya Kankainen Dix; sons, Finn and Kit; brother, Tom; sister, Tarja Krueger. Private service. Condolences to the Kankainen family, P.O. Box 488, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
MICHAEL WAYNE KRAMER, 59, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died June 11, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A residential landscape designer. Survived by wife, Pamela; son, Avery; daughter, Adrienne; a granddaughter; father, John; sisters, Winona Wilson and Marie Johnson; and brothers, Matthew and Rorick. Memorial 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. next Sunday at Hospice of Hilo. Aloha attire. Potted plants welcome; to be planted in his memory at his home near Kalapana, Hawai'i.
V. LLOYD LAREY, 85, of 'Ewa Beach, died May 21, 2007. Born in San Marcos, Texas. Survived by wife, Marybelle; sons, Phillip and Gerald; brother, John; sister, Ruby Humble; six grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Saturday at both Kapolei Kingdom Halls of Jehovah's Witnesses. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
ROY MCGUINE, 75, of Honolulu, died June 9, 2007. Born in Caroleen, N.C. Survived by wife, Jade; son, Gregory; daughter, Karen; sisters, Anne and Joan; one grandson. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
DIONNE OSLYNN KAUIONALANI MEYERS, 24, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 2, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A member of The Living Waters Assembly of God in Hilo. Survived by father and mother, Oswald "Ozzie" and Suzanne "Sue"; sisters, Crystalyn Lopez and Brandi Meyers; brothers, Oswald "Ozzie Boy" Jr. and Owen; grandparents, Julian and Anita Allado and Thomas and Tammy Meyers; great-grandmother, Astephanie Feliciano. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at The Living Waters Assembly of God, behind Kino'ole Street (Food Fair) in Hilo; service 11 a.m.; scattering of ashes noon at canoes living Bay Front-Hilo. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
CYRIL KUNIO NAKATANI, 53, of Kapolei, died June 1, 2007. Born in Honolulu. City environmental specialist for 29 years; volunteered as a football coach for Nanakuli Pop Warner Association. Survived by wife, Florence Kanahele Nakatani; sons, Jon-Bull and Wayne; mother, Irene Tokie Nakatani; four grandchildren; brothers, Neal and Ian; sisters, Inez and Jodie Nakatani. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
TOMENO NISHIDA, 91, of Honolulu, died June 8, 2007. Born in Hilea, Hawai'i. Retired sales clerk at Hino Fabrics. Survived by sister, Kikuno Noh; nieces and nephews. Private family service. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
KASPER "KAPPY" MARTIN NJUS, 90, of Santa Rosa, Calif., formerly of Kailua, died June 9, 2007. Born in McIntosh, Minn. Served during World War II with the 13th Air Force, 44th (Vampire) Fighter Squadron. Survived by son, Carter. Donations to the USLBA Memorial Foundation, c/o Sandy Souza, 1340 Canyonwood Ct. No. 3, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 or Memorial Hospice, 821 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Arrangements by Adobe Creek Funeral Home. (707) 789-9000.
JAMES JOSEPH NOBRIGA, 83, of 'Ewa, died June 7, 2007. Born in Waipahu. Retired refuse collector for the City & County of Honolulu. Survived by wife, Angeline; sons, James, Charles and Steven; daughter, Joan Rivera; eight grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Fulcher. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at New Hope Chapel Waipahu; service 11:30 a.m.; inurnment 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
JENNIFER "POPO" LEE PAULINO, 38, of of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 13, 2007. Born in Hilo. A delicatessan counter employee at Safeway and Woolworth. Survived by sons, Kawika Paulino, Kekoa Torres and Kainoa Paulino-Torres; daughter, Jennasis Torres; sisters, Hazel Paulino, Johnelle Pota and Johnalin Paulino; brothers, Charles and David; hanai sisters, Maelisa Evangelista and Desiree Paulino. Visitation from 3 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service 4 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home, Hilo.
ALICIA "ANGEL" KAWEHIOKALANI ROBINSON ROBERT, 68, of Nanakuli, died June 9, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Yoster "Bobby"; daughter, Jerilyn Lopez; mother, Victoria Graham; stepfather, Oscar Graham; brothers, David, Augustine and William Ahuna; sisters, Sheila Kunewa, Evon Strong and Victoria Alameida. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday at Punalu'u Beach Park; scattering of ashes at sea. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
SUZANNE "ZANNY" SPITZER ROBINSON, 95, of Kurtistown, Hawai'i, died May 27, 2007. Born in Toledo, Ohio. Homemaker and freelance artist. Survived by caregiver, Mary Rose Krygsman. Visitation 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 5:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. Donations to Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 1259, Kurtistown, HI 96760.
KIMIKO SAKAI, 85, of Kurtistown, Hawai'i, died June 15, 2007. Born in Wainaku, Hawai'i. A retired seamstress. Survived by sons, Raymond, and Howard; sisters, Shirley Yamaato, Kikuyo Yoshimura, Kathryn Shioi and Kiyono Nakamura; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers. No koden (monetary donations). Casual attire.
ALFREDO S. SERRANO JR., 37, of Lahaina, Maui, died June 12, 2007. Born in Makati City, Philippines. Cashier at Star Market, Lahaina. Survived by father, Alfredo Sr.; mother, Lolita; brothers, Harold and Edward; sister, Virginia. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; burial 1 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
RALPH TADASHI SHIMIZU, 85, of Kahului, Maui, died May 29, 2007. Born in Kula, Maui. Retired glass and glazing contractor. Survived by wife, Betty; son, Van; sister, Tokiyo Inouye. Private service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
ALMA SARAH SING, 90, of Honolulu, died June 4, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Member of the Ka'ahumanu Society. Survived by sons, Richard, Aaron, Glynn and Howard Young; daughters, Ernell "Keala" Garcia and Raelene Young; brothers, Francis, Richard, Donald and Robert Sing; sisters, Rosina Akimoto and Thelma Lee; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
GREGG MASAO TAKAKI, 57, of Honolulu, died June 8, 2007. Born in Honolulu. An independent taxi driver. Survived by mother, Margaret; brother, Gary; sister, Ann. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
REVEREND FAATEA ULI, 77, of Wahiawa, died June 5, 2007. Born in American Samoa. Survived by sons, Tauafao Tala Uli and Laveaipuapuaga Matautia; adopted sons, Leafi Uli and Mark Uli McDonald; daughters, Faauuga Eme Uli Bishaw, Tamasailau Talaitupu Uli Minute and Fuatino Lusia Uli Slagle; adopted daughter, Lusia Hunt; 16 grandchildren; many brothers and sisters. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.
RAYMOND PAGADOR UPANO, 93, of Honolulu, died June 9, 2007. Born in Buguey, Cagayan, Philippines. Retired U.S. Air Force staff sergeant. Survived by wife, Marcelina; sons, Francisco and Raymond Jr.; daughter, Marlina Duldulao; eight grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Burial 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
MITSUKO WAGATSUMA, 86, of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died May 29, 2007. Born in Kurtistown, Hawai'i. A flower farmer. Survived by husband, Masashi; sons, Samuel and Albert; daughter, Jane Hamamoto; a grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
KENNETH WAI KING YOUNG, 83, of 'Aiea., died June 4, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired president of Oahu Market Co. Ltd. Survived by wife, Frances; son, Philip; daughter, Kennette; two grandchildren; great-grandson; sister, Margaret Young Pang. Committal service 10:30 a.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.